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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Tiffin City Hall is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

$10 million rec center in the works for city of Tiffin

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 20, 2024

With a population of just over 6,300, Tiffin is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. Its rapid development has presented a number of needs for the community, including an indoor recreation...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council has been discussing how it would like to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat.

Here’s how Iowa City can fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2024

After Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will be leaving his District C seat by the end of the year, the city council is determining its next steps to fill his imminent vacancy. According...

A plot of land where a proposed well would be placed is seen outside of Oak Grove off of Oakdale Blvd. in Coralville on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Coralville proposes $3 million well project to boost water supply

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Due to an expanding population in Coralville, the city is looking for ways to support the growing population with a proposed $3 million water well.  The city applied for a State Revolving Fund...

Community members and City Council members gather during a meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The City Council meets on the first and last Tuesday of every month.

Child Care Wage Enhancement Program evaluates future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 13, 2024

Two years since its start, the county-wide Child Care Wage Enhancement Program has seen both successes and shortfalls. Participating child care centers have reported staff retention and improved quality...

The Coralville City Hall is seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Coralville elects to replace recreation center, develops plans for new 110-acre park

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 12, 2024

The City of Coralville is taking on several projects to expand its park and recreation amenities, including the reconstruction of the Coralville Recreation Center and a new 110-acre park. City staff...

The One University Place building is seen in University Heights on October 3.

University Heights welcomes familiar face for new city administrator position

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 7, 2024

When Troy Kelsay took a job as a sports equipment manager while enrolled at the University of Iowa, he had no idea what he wanted his future to look like. However, this job eventually put him in...

Stickers are laid out on a table for voters during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors, sheriff elected to office

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 5, 2024

In Johnson County, all three candidates running for the board of supervisors were elected. Democrat Rod Sullivan received 51,220 votes, maintaining the seat he has held on the board since 2004....

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks to community members during a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

Changes in the works for Iowa City nonprofit grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 4, 2024

Iowa City’s long-running grant program that provides operational funding to area nonprofits serving low-income residents is undergoing changes to streamline the program and its priorities. Recently,...

Paradise Kratom Capsules are seen in an Iowa City smoke and liquor shop on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City City Council indefinitely defers citywide Kratom ban

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 4, 2024

A contentious Kratom ban has been indefinitely deferred by the Iowa City City Council after months of discussion. In previous meetings, councilors and attendees have been split in their opinions on...

Heavy duty machinery is operated on landfill piles at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. The Iowa City Police Department and Iowa City Landfill recently teamed up to help Johnson County residents dispose of unwanted medications and needles safely.

Iowa City addresses prescription misuse with drug take-back event

Shaely Odean, News Reporter October 27, 2024

Opioids, central nervous system depressants, and stimulants are the top three most misused classes of prescription drugs nationally, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In light of this,...

Vice Chairperson Jon Green speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Portion of Lulu Merle Johnson exhibit passes JoCo board consideration

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 24, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed a $118,250 agreement for an exhibit that will include a bronze statue commemorating Lulu Merle Johnson, the county's eponym. The supervisors approved an...

South of 6 Executive Director Maurice Davis speaks outside of the South District Market building in Iowa City on Oct. 21. The South of 6 is a nonprofit that supports economic development, infrastructure growth, and community events.

IC economic development nonprofit hires new executive director

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 24, 2024

The South of 6 Business District recently hired Maurice Davis as its new executive director with the hopes of bringing his business and marketing experience to the area. The South of 6 is a nonprofit...